What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Recreation - Graphic Designer (Part-Time) Job at City of Grove City, O position at City of Grove City, OH?
Salary : $19.64 Hourly
Location : Grove City, OH
Job Type : Part-time III
Job Number : 25-5553-1
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025
General Description and Qualifications
The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking a highly motivated and creative graphic designer to join our team. This is a part-time position that will be responsible for creating visual content that communicates our brand and message across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with our Parks Recreation Department teams to design graphics, social media posts, and website content that resonate with our audience and drive engagement, ensuring all design elements align with our brand identity.
Appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Administrative Assistant, the Graphic Designer, under the immediate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Deputy Director. is responsible for assisting with creation of visual content for multiple departments using multiple platforms.
The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications :
- Has the ability to follow all rules, regulations and ethics conduct as set forth by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Grove City.
Has the ability to develop visual content, collaborate with teams, ensure brand consistency, produce high-quality deliverables, and stay updated on trends.
Has strong graphic design and layout skills, shows creativity and flexibility, is deadline-oriented, and has strong communication and time management skills.
Has the ability to quickly learn and utilize a variety of design and editing software programs.
Social media content creation or web design experience preferred but not required.
Is at least 18 years of age and has some formal education in graphic design, or at least 1 year of professional work experience in graphic design.
Schedule : M-F with negotiable working hours, maximum of 28 hours per week
Starting salary : $19.64 per hour
Work location : 3226 Kingston Avenue
Great for a college students, retirees, or anyone in-between looking for flexible part-time employment in a creative role!
Essential Functions of the Position
Plans and illustrates concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetics.
Coordinates with internal teams in the design concept phase through project completion.
Obtains approval of concepts by preparing rough layouts for review.
Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
Obtains final copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment and by making purchases from vendors when required.
Coordinates with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc., to complete projects.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and Equipment Operated
The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); ascends and / or descends stairs; regularly required to lift, carry, push or pull 20 lbs. or less.
Note : In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered sedentary work.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive : Mobile phone, personal computer, computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe, graphic design and editing software,), printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and / or Certification
Skill in typing; word processing; graphic design software, computer operation; use-of modern office equipment; use of telephone / mobile phone.
No licensure and / or certification required.
The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement program after 90 days.
OPERS Pension with employer match.
Health benefits are not available for this position.
This position requires you to be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. Do you meet this requirement?
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
Describe your formal education, if any, in the field of graphic design.
Describe your professional experience, if any, in the field of graphic design.
Do you have any experience creating content for social media platforms?
Do you have any experience in website design?
What media design software do you have experience using? List software and types of projects completed.
Describe a program or project you have developed that makes you proud.
Have you ever had to collaborate on a group design project? What was your role?
If selected for interview, would you be willing to share samples of your work from past projects?
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